Stories from Wednesday, October 22, 2025

One of the things that strikes me the hardest some days involves the news I read in which a person I tended to admire as a child passed away. From my perspective, that news hits me unexpectedly since I didn’t know these actors, actresses, singers and other celebrities faced a battle against various diseases, including cancer...

Days after senior U.S. military leaders formally announced plans to establish a new international combat training unit at Mountain Home Air Force Base, local city and military leaders highlighted how this mission aims to benefit the local community...

Plans to alleviate the ongoing shortage of available groundwater across Elmore County took a step forward as county officials gained the approval of a water permit to help “recharge” these sources of water. The Elmore County commissioners successfully gained a new water right permit from the Idaho Department of Water Resources to pull 20 cubic feet per second from the Snake River to refill the aquifers that store this groundwater in addition to using it for supplemental irrigation purposes...

High winds caused a controlled burn conducted a day prior to reignite, leading to a fire near a residence on the north side of Mountain Home on Thursday afternoon. Initial reports indicated the fire, which began around 3 p.m. that day on Lott Road, threatened what was referred to as an “elongated” number of vehicles located on this land...

Ghosts, ghouls and an assortment of various heroes and villains plan to gather in the city’s downtown area to enjoy an evening of fun and candy during this year’s Spooktacular event on Friday. Free and open to all ages, the event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. in the vicinity of the El Rancho parking lot as well as the Hub Plaza, located at the corner of East 2nd South and North 2nd East streets...

A local tradition returns to Glenns Ferry as representatives with the Elmore County Fair and Rodeo host this year’s sold out fall harvest festival and craft fair Saturday and Sunday. Held at the county fairgrounds for more than 15 years, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days...

A message of hope and love to those struggling with challenges in their lives continued to gain the attention of people in Mountain Home as they took part in an event earlier this month that raised awareness about mental health and fostering an environment of acceptance in this community...

Elements of Scottish and Celtic cultures took the stage over the weekend as people from Europe and other countries from around the globe along with others from communities across Idaho and the United States came together during the 12th Annual Mountain Home Highland Games and World Fair...

A project aimed at revitalizing Railroad Park represented one of the topics members of the city council addressed during a public meeting Oct. 14. Known as the Railroad Park Plaza, the effort involves renovating this community gathering place along a two-block stretch of Main Street in the city’s downtown area...

Evelyn Hamilton,  89 of Mountain Home, passed away Wednesday October 1, 2025, at her home with family by her side.  A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor November 22, 10:00 a.m. at All In Church, 390 N 11 E St., Mountain Home, Idaho. Lunch will follow...